You may use an Early Learning Scholarship – Pathway I at any Parent Aware-participating early childhood program in Minnesota that your child attends on a regular basis.

Your child is not required to be enrolled in or attending a program at the time you apply for an Early Learning Scholarship. To find an eligible program, please contact the Child Care Information Services phone line at Child Care Aware of Minnesota (888-291-9811) or visit the Parent Aware website (ParentAware.org). You may use these same resources if your child is currently attending a program but you would like to explore other options. Be sure to tell the Area Administrator about your program choice if you are awarded a scholarship.

The maximum scholarship award amount available depends on your child’s age, county, program type, and Parent Aware status. Learn about maximum scholarship award amounts on the Early Learning Scholarships webpage: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/elsprog/elschol/